Class of 2026

Senior Class Meeting from April 13, 2026

Senior Class Meeting from Febuary 3

Senior Events for the Spring 2026 - Video from Mrs. Vernon

Click here to go to the slideshow for all Senior Spring Events 2026.

Senior Meeting from October 6, 2025

Locker Decorating April 24-26

Things to know:
1. Dates: Friday, 3-7pm / Saturday 10am-12pm / Sunday 1-3pm
2. Enter through atrium doors
3. Must have a COMPLETED locker strip to get assigned a locker
4. Seniors and/or family members can come to hang up locker strips
5. Make sure to bring something to hang up locker strip (tape/magnet strips/magnet hooks)! Look at the doc for links

Locker strips are still available in C211 or the Senior Office in the Commons.

Parents/friends/ guardians/seniors themselves can come to the school and hang up their locker strip. Lockers will be assigned upon arrival on the decorating days with a COMPLETED locker strip.

If your child did not get a locker strip because they did not think they had a locker, it is OK. New this year, you do not have to pay for a locker to get a locker strip. Every senior can decorate a strip and put it on an assigned locker.

Decorating Tips:

• Think about weight (heavy strips will need extra tape to secure them)

• Ideas include - through the years and future, friends, family, or just your child

• EACH ONE IS UNIQUE! Make it however you want!

• Pinterest can be your friend

• Lamination helps preserve it

Hanging/Decorating Days:

• Friday, April 24th from 3-7pm

• Saturday, April 25th from 10am-12pm

• Sunday, April 6th from 1pm-3pm

Enter through Atrium doors

What to bring:

• 3M hanging tabs or magnet strips, magnetic hooks to hang locker strip on locker (please no double sided foam tape or Duct tape as this ruins the lockers)

• Candies/treats (optional) - the combination to the locker will also be given, so you are able to leave items inside if you would like (just tell your senior!)

• Be sure your strip has already been created before you come to the school

Locker Strips are optional!

It’s a fun way to decorate for senior week and the students get excited to see their pictures, messages for them! Many parents do this as a surprise, others create one with their student and some students even make their own! It is totally optional but can be fun.

SEE LINK BELOW FOR DETAILS!

If you have questions, feel free to reach out! (elaine.vernon@gcpsk12.org)

Drop off starts April 20th

Letters due by May 13th

All credits must be completed in order to walk!

May 23rd @ 2pm will be YOUR DAY TO SHINE! Gas South Arena - Click here for schedule.

🎓 Graduation Tickets: We have officially confirmed that each graduating senior will be allotted 10 tickets for the commencement ceremony. Age information for ticket: 0-23 months do not need tickets. 24 months (2 years old and up) do need a ticket. Tickets will be handed out at Graduation Practice after fines have been cleared. We hope this information helps your family as you begin making arrangements to celebrate this significant milestone.

Practice 5/21 @ 1pm @ PRHS (required)

• Final instructions for graduation
• You will receive senior envelope/tickets at practice!
• All fees/fines paid and all school owned items must be turned in PRIOR to receiving envelopes

🎓 How to Order:

• Order Online Now: www.scholasticimages.com

• Digital Flyer: Check out the attached flyer for package details.
• QR Code: Use the QR code on the flyer to jump straight to the shop.

📦 Key Details:

• Customization: Announcements are personalized with your full name.

• Convenience: Order packages are pre-built for easy shopping, or you can add individual items.
• Shipping: All orders ship directly to your home with tracking provided.

ALL Seniors must purchase Package A

Go to Scholastic Images to review the different Cap & Gown Packages and pay for Senior Dues under the "Senior Dues: Cap & Gown" Icon.

• Seniors must pay by Sunday, 4/12 at 11:59PM to have your cap/gown at the school for pick up on 4/14!
• Starting Monday, 4/13, there will be an extra fee added for shipping.

Take care of your Senior Dues (which includes your cap and gown)! Scholastic Images, our cap and gown provider, is placing the Peachtree Ridge order in this month, so if you have not already done so, pay for a package today!

Take care of this today by going to www.scholasticimages.com, then:

1. Choose your school
2. Click on the Cap & Tassel Icon
3. Pick your package
4. Select Pay Now
   
   

Contact Scholastic Images at 770-614-9353 with any questions.

It is the time of year to complete the GCPS Graduate Exit Survey, which means graduation is around the corner! This 5-minute survey is required for all seniors.

• Log into your Student Portal and click on Graduate Exit Survey located under "Additional Resources" (see picture below) OR scan the QR code below and then log into your Student Portal

• The survey is accessible using a desktop, laptop, or mobile device using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers

• Report your post-graduation plans and any college or community scholarships you have been offered (even if you are not accepting the offer). Do NOT include any of the following: HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship, Pell Grant, Gates Scholarship, Posse Foundation, QuestBridge, U.S. Military Academy appointment, loans or federal financial aid

• If you are currently unsure of your plans for next year, please report your most likely choice.

• Follow the prompts until you submit the survey. You will know it has been submitted when you get to the screen that says, "Thank you for taking the time to complete the 2025-2026 Graduate Exit Survey."

• Please complete the survey TODAY

Check out this Senior Checklist from GA Futures to help you and your senior stay on track with all the college planning deadlines.

• All presentations and voiceovers are located in the Counseling Office Google Site under “12th Grade”.

• Seniors must bring in a copy of their Social Security Card to be eligible for the HOPE/Zelle Miller Scholarship.

• For questions regarding transcript requests, please refer to the Senior Core Curriculum Presentation Voiceover in the Counseling Office Google Site under “12th Grade”.

• Senior Information Sheets must be completed and submitted to the counselors at least 2 weeks in advance of the application deadline for required letters of recommendation.

• Regularly check your school email for counselor updates.

Yearbook Order Information to order a yearbookclick here.

School code: 25659

Price: $90

Submit photos on IG: pridge_yearbook

We are excited to share an opportunity for our graduating seniors!

The Area 2 Gwinnett Council of PTAs is proud to offer a $750 Senior Scholarship to one graduating senior at each of our Area 2 high schools. This scholarship supports students pursuing any post-secondary pathway, including college, trade programs, certifications, apprenticeships, or workforce training.

This year’s theme, Shaped by Experience, Driven by Purpose, invites students to reflect on a meaningful experience and how it will shape their future goals and impact.

There is no minimum GPA requirement, and we strongly encourage all eligible seniors to apply.

Deadline: April 20, 2026

Important Eligibility Requirements:
• Graduating senior (Class of 2026)
• Student and parent/guardian must be PTA/PTSA members
• Planning to pursue post-secondary education or training or workforce

How to Apply: Students must submit their completed application, essay, and all required documents in one email to: area2documents@gmail.com

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/5n8m8xjt

*Students are not able to access the application using their GCPS student email. Please note that you will have to use your personal Gmail email to access the student scholarship.*

We encourage families to review the attached materials together and begin the application process. This scholarship reflects our shared commitment to supporting all students as they take their next steps after high school.

Please help us spread the word to seniors and families who may benefit from this opportunity.

Jackson EMC is excited to announce our Summer Line Worker Intern Program applications will be opening at the end of March. This is our fourth year having this program, and we are excited to have all of our district offices participate this year.

Program requirements:

Must be a December 2025/May 2026 graduate

Must be 18 as of June 1, 2026 (OSHA Guidelines)

Clean Driving Record/Background check

Must have recommendation from WBL teacher or guidance counselor

What is the program?

This is an 8-week paid internship working with our line crews. This opportunity is a true summer internship and will not convert into a full-time position, but it is a great way to find out if you have interest in a line worker career prior to going to lineman school or contracting work. Participants will learn about what our crews do to maintain our lines and keep the lights on as well as what is needed to stay safe in the field.

How do students apply?

The job will be posted on our careers site in mid-April. Applicants will need to apply on our careers site at https://www.jacksonemc.com/my-cooperative/careers and have a current resume prepared. We will conduct formal interviews for these positions.

Register on MPP for Summer School for Credit Recovery or School Plus. Peachtree Ridge High School (PRHS) has implemented multiple options for students to recover lost credit:

1. Credit Recovery via GA Virtual is ONLY available to SENIORS who have failed the course previously.
2. School Plus is available for All grade levels as well as summer school & other innovative intervention programs. School Plus is a good option for Seniors who need to add an extra class in addition to their regular schedule to stay on track to graduate.

Parents and Guardians,

The senior year is a critical year for students and families. We are now half way through the quarter! Please continue to monitor your senior's grades and attendance using the ParentVue App. In ParentVue, you can review student assignments, absences, and tardies.

For help with ParentVUE click here!

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